I would fly to Holland just for these babies! The little Herring sandwiches are unbelievable. They…read moreclean the pickled herrings on the spot for you. The workers are helpful and friendly. Even gave us free in season wine.

We came here in October 2025 on the recommendation of a local, who also saw it on Somebody Feed…read morePhil. I'm not a fan of the show, but Phil went there with a local chef who loves it, so why not give it a try? The place is conveniently located right off of Albert Cuypstraat, next to the market. The staff welcomed us in and were very helpful. We went with a pickled herring sandwich and kibbeling, which is fried cod chunks. Both are traditional Dutch foods and came highly recommended. The sandwich was delightful - perfectly soft bread enveloping briny pickled fish, pickles, and onions? Yes! The pickled herring is not for everyone, and we had already tried it elsewhere on its own. Having it in a sandwich was a better experience. The Kibbeling was very good - well breaded, but not greasy, and letting the fish flavor through. There isn't really anywhere to sit, but you can stand at some tables outside or snack inside the establishment, as well. We would be regulars here, for sure, if we lived close by. Highly recommend a visit here.

I love it here! The fish tastes like candy, it will melt in your mouth. Definitely some of the best…read morefish I've ever had, the portions are great but I ordered a second dish because it was so good. I loved the food here. The scenery is also great.

Passed by this place when we were walking around Volendam and my mom and aunt wanted to try their…read morefried mussels. Was really impressed with the price and freshness of the food. Everything was made to order and it was a seamless process, even with a long line. The fried mussels were so fresh and just the perfect amount of breading. Would highly recommend this as a cheap eats/fast food option in Volendam.

The best burger in Amsterdam, nice staff and tasty burger. It's a take-out place only. A must try…read moreif you in Amsterdam!

phenomenally fresh and delicious herring which we can't get in new york any more; friendly,…read moreinformative, polyglot proprietor. just a stand on the sidewalk -- i was expecting a sit-down restaurant, whioch it should be!

The pickled herring here was excellent: rich and flavorful without the strong fishy taste common to…read moremost. It definitely tasted 'of the sea' however. The onions also blended well with the fish. It's a booth (as the name implies) that sits in a square near the Anne Frank house, and so is a great alternative if you are not near one of the other well-known Herringkars. My wife has become a Dutch pickled herring convert after trying it at Herringkar "De Gigant".

This is a little stand in the middle of the street. They serve a delicious, crispy kibbeling…read more(fried cod). You can also try their raw herring with onions. I am not the biggest herring fan, but it was worth a first try. It tastes kind of like sushi fish with onions. Most of their seafood items can be served on a bun as a sandwich. As far as Dutch snacks go, this is a good stop for local seafood bites.

This place is ALL OVER social media, but is it worth the hype? Absolutely…read more We stopped here in October 2025, after an already filling late lunch. But we knew we had to try it, and life is short. It is a tiny stand located along a central canal in the heart of the city. Business is hopping here. We got the picked herring and kibbeling, which are the main staples here. The pickled herring was, well, something you either love or don't. It has somewhat of a gelatinous texture that can be off-putting, but when you take a bite with the sides of sweet pickles and onions, it shines. The Kibbeling was out of this world. Perfectly fried with a crunchy batter that had a hint of, hmmm, curry, maybe. It was amazing. Although the batter was thick and tasty, it didn't outdo the delicious cod. The staff here was friendly, and having this Dutch food along a canal in Amsterdam made for a memorable experience. There are plenty of places to sit near the stand - enjoy this tasty food and watch the world go by.

My husband loves smoked fish so we decided to come here and get stuff for our "Dutch picnic" lol…read more We're so glad we came to check it out. Their selection is wide and everything we got was delicious. One of the store associates, I think his name was Mark (originally from NY!) helped us curate our meal and let us sample stuff to make sure we like it. Even the baguette was delicious! Highly recommend if you're in the area.

I had tweeted during a recent trip to Amsterdam that I was having my mind blown at Frank's Smoke…read moreHouse, and you can expect the types of responses I got. Despite what Amsterdam is known for by many foreign visitors, Frank's Smoke House is NOT a coffeeshop, but specializes in something else that's hard to come by in the rest of Europe: Alaskan salmon. Living in Paris, the firm, orange-tinged flesh of Pacific Northwest sockeye salmon is but a distant dream, a rich memory of a past life on the west coast of the United States. The occasional wild North Atlantic salmon makes its way onto my dinner plate or sushi platter, but more often than not I'm turning my nose up at the farmed stuff. So imagine my absolute pleasure when my wife dug up information on Frank's, and my subsequent fish-gasm, if you will, upon getting there and seeing the hundreds of real Alaskan salmon bellies hanging in the back room. That, ladies and gentlemen, was how my mind was blown. I normally try to eat local, organic, and all that other stuff. But I'll easily sacrifice my foodie principles for one bite of delicious sockeye salmon from halfway across the world. A small Chinook smoked sockeye salmon broodtje (sandwich on a roll) isn't exactly cheap at €7, but it's so worth the price for a subtle wave of salmony flavor you simply don't come across in this part of the globe. I don't even want to calculate what the carbon offset would cost, but it's still worth it. On top of that, the service is friendly and despite having a bit of a cold cafeteria setting there's a somewhat "gezellig" vibe to the joint, with lots of locals stopping in to buy varieties of smoked fish, fish eggs, and other things that would go nicely on a buffet table. The lovely lady behind the counter at the time told us that Frank himself is originally from Maryland -hence the Maryland crab cakes in the deli case. I'll be trying those next time, if I'm not stuffing my gob full of sockeye.

I come in here when I am in the mood to eat something a little sinful and deep fried, which is…read morekibbling. Unfortunately, I have not got into eating herring yet, because it would be so much healthier. Plus, herring has a lot of vitamin D, which is so needed, since our climate does not provide so much sun in west of Europe. I believe a great way to try Dutch food is to just simply, stop into a fish shop or street venue and sample a few popular Dutch snacks. Raw Herring is one of the traditional top Dutch snacks, it is typically served with chopped onions and pickle. A cuisine, I think would be very much popular in Japan. When I lived in Japan, it was hard for me to stomach raw fish. So I am still trying to build an acquire taste for herring. Now as far as for kibbling, I love it! Reminds me of back in the day when I was in the south, enjoying some deep fried fish.

It is an OK fish shop in the Amstel neighborhood. You can get your fix of fresh herring and baked…read morekabeljauw - cod. I wished they had also some selection of the fresh fish.

My friend and I had to stop in, to try some Amsterdam dishes while visiting Albert Cuypmarket…read more(farmers market). Easily walkable, if in the area. My friends not very food adventurous, so we went simple and easy. Lucky we found someone that spoke English so we could order. We decided to share the herring sandwhich "broodje haring" . And a small platter of fried fish (I think cod), which came out super hot, this was good. The place was pretty popular, lots of people coming in and out. Orders everywhere. They don't have much seating. Only a few bar stools inside, which we got lucky on. Or find a spot outside standing up. Or find seating at another food stall.

I found this place while looking for Original Stroopwafel and this fish shop wasn't too far away…read morefrom the outdoor market. In fact, they have tables set up and you order inside for fresh, raw and/or ready to eat sushi, fried/grilled/steamed seafood. Definitely try some pickled herring - it actually wasn't all that fishy. Fried potatoes (or chips) are delicious in this country. Fish & chips was a big size and can be shared - good value too. You can even order it with fish, mussels & chips! This shop is a fishmonger so you can buy stuff for home, but as a visitor, definitely try the seafood in Amsterdam, it's pretty good.